IDD Compliance Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary – IDD Compliance Officer

Salary: $63,000–$65,000 | Hybrid Role with Statewide Travel

Join Envision Unlimited , a mission-driven organization committed to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilling lives. We are seeking a detail-oriented IDD Compliance Officer to ensure our programs meet all regulatory standards and maintain the highest levels of quality and accountability.

In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with leadership and program staff to strengthen compliance systems, conduct internal audits, provide training, and champion ethical practices across our service network. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact while enjoying a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven work culture.

The Compliance Officer ensures that the IDD program operates in full alignment with federal, state, and local regulations, including those set forth by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and other governing bodies. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring internal compliance systems, maintaining document tracing, and fostering a culture of ethical practice and accountability across all service areas. The position is hybrid, with a requirement to conduct routine site visits related to compliance reviews.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Ensure organizational policies and procedures reflect current compliance standards.
• Maintain all IDD Program Policies in an accessible format for staff access.
• Serve as liaison between program leadership and QA Department.
• Collaborate with program leadership to integrate compliance into operational workflows.
• Maintain documentation of compliance activities and corrective actions.
• Work with program QIDPs to track PCP dates and take the lead in notifications to ISC organizations regarding overdue plans.
• Serve as resource for QIDPs, providing guidance and support related to documentation.
• Provide on-the-job training to new QIDPs related to documentation compliance.
• Conduct regular internal audits of clinical documentation and facility compliance.
• Track and report compliance metrics, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Identify and assess compliance risks across the IDD program.
• Recommend and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead root cause analyses and follow-up on corrective action plans.
• This position requires travel to various program sites across the state to conduct compliance reviews.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected

characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• QIDP qualified
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in IDD field
• Strong knowledge of IDHS regulations and HCBS waiver requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Ability to create and maintain a client database
• Experience with HRIS systems for tracking compliance and documentation
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and compliance tracking systems preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

11 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B plan

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development

ENVISION UNLIMITED provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.